Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 45750, Levi Everett, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Everett, Levi
S 45750
CONTENTS

10.932
New-Hampshire
Levi Everett
of New London in the state of N. Hampshire who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Putnam of the Massachusetts line, for the term of 3 years -
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 14 th of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st of May 1819 and sent to Deborah Darling Esq. Hillsborough, N. H.
  Arrears to 4th of March 1819 -  9 22 / 31  77. 67    Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept. 1819 -   40. 00      117. 67  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued Hillsborough County
Official record of Levi Everett, Private, N.H. State Troops, for the term of 3 years, from May 14, 1818, to May 14, 1821. Pension issued May 21, 1819, to Deborah Darling, Esq., Hillsborough, N.H.

Levi Everett's Affidavit on appli n for a Pension
Da r ing
No. 22-
Col. Putnam Massachusetts Reg t
1777-for 3 years.
14 th May 1810.

I Levi Corvett of New London of the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, testify and say that I enlisted into the Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, on the Continental establishment in the month of September 1777 for three years and served during said term in Capt. Joseph Morse's Company in Col. Rufus Putnam's Regiment in General Nixon's Brigade in the Massachusetts line until the expiration of the three years Service when I received a regular discharge in September 1780. Signed with mine by Ezra Newell Lt. Col. C. of said Regiment - I further testify that I immediately succeeding my discharge from the three years Service aforesaid engaged in the Service for four months and served out said four months enlistment in the said Capt. Morse's and Company and Col. Putnam's Regiment aforesaid, until the first day of January 1781. when I was honorably dismissed the Service. I further testify and say that I am by reason of my reduced circumstances in life in need of aid and assistance from my Country for Support. Levi Corvett May 14 th 1818
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss.
May 14 th 1818
Then personally appeared the above named

Levi Everett and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is just and true Before me -
Joshua Darling
One of the associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the First District in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire
I Joshua Darling Judge &c. as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Levi Everett did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the common Enemy for nine months on the Continental establishment - and now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the War Department pursuant to a late act of Congress entitled an act for the provision for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War - Further certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Applicant is in reduced cir- cumstances in life and stands in need of assistance from his Country for support - Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 11 th day of May A.D. 1838.
Joshua Darling
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss. I Moses Eastman Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the first District in Hillsborough County New Hampshire that the Hon. Joshua Darling is a Judge of said Court that the above is his signature and that the seal here affixed is the seal of said Court
Moses Eastman Clerk

Levi Everett
11/23
10.932
Sept. 10/19

Schedule.
Containing the whole estate and income of Levi Everett of New London N. H. (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted) by him subscribed exhibited to the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire on the fifth day of October 1820. and annexed to his oath viz
  1 Cow 10 Dollars one hog 5 Dollars 15.00   2 Old tables 70 cents one old case of drawers 1 dollar 1.70   2 Old wheels 2.50 Six old chairs 75 cents 3.25   1 Tea Kettle 42 cents one spider 25 cents .67   12 Plates 50 cents one quart mug 8 cents .58   6 Old Knives and forks 25 cents six cups & saucers 50 .75   1 Old looking glass, 17 one old Grindstone 50 cents .67   2 Old scythes and one sheath 1 dollar 1.00   1 lamb 3.00 Dollar 3 cider barrels 50 3.50   1 Meal chest 68 cents one old chest 25 cents .93   Fireshovel and tongs, 50 one Grindiron .17 .67   1 Old reed, 50. 6 milk pans 50 1.00   1 old tub, 25 one milk pail, 25 .50   3 baskets 33 cents two old hoes 50 .83   $30.80 
Levi Everett $30.80
Hillsborough ss. State of New Hampshire
On this fifth day of October A.D. 1820 personally appeared Levi Everett of New London in said County, before the Hon. William M. Richardson. Levi Woodbury, & Samuel Green Judges of the Superior Court of Judicature in the county of Hillsborough being a court of record in and for the said county of Hillsborough having the power of fine and imprisonment Levi Everett aged sixty years resident in New-London in said county who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows viz that he enlisted under the continental establishment in the Massachusetts line in Capt Joseph Monfort company in the Fifth regiment commanded by Col. Rufus Putnam on the first day of September 1777 and served in said regiment from said first day of September to the first day of September 1780 and received an honorable discharge from said Regiment at West Point in the State of New York Signed by Ezra Newell Lt Col. Commandant and that he served as a substitute in said Regiment from the

first day of September 1780 to the first day of January 1781, for which he received no discharge and that he was engaged in the battle at Bemis heights on the seventh day of October 1777—
Levi Everett
The date of my original declaration in order to obtain a pension is the 14 day of May 1818 The number of my pension certificate is 10932. I have received a pension. And I do solemnly swear that I was  have a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. My occupation is a farmer not of sufficient ability to pursue it, in family residing with me there are five viz my wife Lucy Everett aged fifty seven years Eunice Everett aged 28 Mindwell Everett aged 22 years Levi Everett aged 17 years and Olive Titus aged sixty who has been a member of my family 25 years and has been confined to her bed twenty one years of the time and the said Olive has been an object of public charity more than fifteen years. to contribute to their Their capacity to support Lucy Everett Eunice & Levi Everett are in a low state of health and not able to contribute essentially to their support and Mindwell Everett is able to support herself and Olive Titus is and has been confined to her bed for 21 years
Levi Everett
(Sworn to and declared in open court in said County on the fifth day of October A.D. 1820 before the Honorable William M. Richardson } judges of the s d court and Samuel Green }

I Frederic French Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said Court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property in the aforesaid schedule is thirty dollars and eighty cents. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this fifth day of October A.D. 1820
French } Clerk of the said Court

45730 INVALID.
Ray
same
File No. 45730
Levi Everett
Pair Rev War
Act: 18 March 1818
Index:—Vol. 3, Page 164
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Suspended 7 Feby 1823 Suspension removed 13 Decr 1823. See letter to Hon: M Harvey & to the Pension Agent

DeCeser -
1 March 1823, N.H.
Levi Everett, Benjamin Howard.
Recd. 6 Dec: 1823.
Hon: Matthew Harvey, N.H.

Washington Dec 5 1823
Sir
Enclosed have with one document in reference to Pensions for Lewis Eccles and Benjamin Howard. If any thing further should be deemed necessary to restore them or either of them to the Pensions roll - Be so good as to advise me
With much respect
I am Sir
Your obedt servt
Matthew Harvey James L. Edwards Esq

Rec. 22 Jan. 1852. Curcat.
[Handwritten flourish]
Hon. J. C. Calhoun,
Pension office Washington.

New-London N.H. Jan. 14, 1822.
Sir,
— Levi Everett of this town has lately obtained his pension money up to Sept 4 1825 as I have been credibly informed — I was credibly informed that his name was struck from the pension list last winter in consequence of information to you respecting the transfer of a farm by him for the purpose of his continuing on the pension list — Has he since had his name placed on the pension list?
I would again inform you that the information general opinion in his neighborhood is that he placed the farm into the hands of his  son (or son in law) for the purpose of continuing his name on the pension list — according to my knowledge something is wrong and he is not entitled to pension money.
Should you be pleased to forward a line to me — I will send you more information on the subject.
yours — Joseph Colby, Jr.

State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office }
April 8 th 1822
I hereby certify that Samuel Morn Esq. of Croydon is a Justice of the peace for the County of Cheshire, and that Jonathan Harvey of Sutton and Josiah Brown of New London Esq. s are Justices of the peace for the County of Hillsborough in said State, duly ap- pointed and commissioned, and that to their respective acts and attestations as Justices as aforesaid, faith and credit are due. —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the public seal of said State on the day of the date hereof
Sam l Sparkhawk Secretary

July 1870 Levi Coenck, real and personal estate was appraised by Woodbury & Clarke at $ 490.
May 1870 Coenck was indebted
To Joseph Colley $297. " Wm Clarke 79.70 " Rufus Dunke 160.67 537 37
Dexter Coenck gave his security for the above amounts and took a deed from Levi Coenck of

Affidavit of Josiah Brown Job Lamson and Nathan Herrick

We the subscribers, selectmen of the town of New London in the county of Merrimack and state of New Hampshire depose and say. That according to the best of our knowledge and belief Levi Govelett of said New London is poor and unable to support himself and family, and that he has not disposed of, or transferred any of his property, in any other way than to pay his honest debts
Josiah Brown } Job Seamans } Selectmen Nathan Herrick }
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss October 27, 1823
Then the said Josiah Brown, Job Seamans jun. and Nathan Herrick made solemn oath that the above affidavit by them subscribed is just & true, Before me, Joseph Colby Justice Peace

I Joseph Colby of New London in the county of Merrimac in the State of New Hampshire testify and depose that in May 1820 Levi Govelett of said New London was in- debted to me about the sum of three hundred dollars for the same land that he conveyed to Dexter Govelett on the 30th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty
Joseph Colby
State of New Hampshire
Merrimac ss. October 27, 1823
Then Joseph Colby made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just and true
Before me Josiah Brown, Jus. Peace

Washington Dec. 11 1823
Sir,
The documents in reference to Levi Everett's pension were received yesterday, together with your note, requesting my opinion, on the subject — This is a service, from which I would rather be excused, but if I am to do it any case of this sort, I am as willingly do it in that of Levi Everett, as any other within within my knowledge — Nevertheless, I would now withhold any opinion, as to the merits or demerits of this claim, if I were not acquainted with the circumstances, character & reputation of the applicant.
The case, as I understand it, is this — Everett had a pension certificate under the act, granting revolutionary pensions — On the 22 d of Jan y . 1821 and on the 14 th of Jan y . 1822 letters were recd. at the Pension Office, from Joseph Colby Esq. alleging that Everett had conveyed a farm to his son in law, worth one thousand Dollars, with a view to be placed on the pension list — and that in the knowledge of the informant, something was wrong in the case.

Upon this information the pension was withheld, and Everett was required to explain, how, and for what consideration he conveyed his farm.
Everett shewed that his real and personal estate, in the month of July, 1820 was worth $490.00 as appraised by the appraisers of Daniel Woodbury & William Clark — that he was indebted to Joseph Colley, Wm. Clark and Rufus Dunke, in the sum of $537.37 — That Dexter Everett assumed these demands, gave his own security, and took a deed from Levi Everett of his farm — The debts, before alluded to, although certified to be due, by the oaths of the creditors, according to rules observed in the Pension Office, were not admissible, as a set off against the amount of his estate, and his pension was still suspended.
On the first day of March, 1823, Congress passed an Act in amendment of the laws granting revolutionary pensions — the provisions of which need not here be mentioned, and, under the first section of this Act, Everett renews his claim — It is true, that before he can expect to avail himself of the benefit of a pension, he must satisfy the Secretary of War, that he is poor, and unable to support himself, without the assistance of his country, and that he has conducted himself,

and without any design to defraud the government.
With regard to his poverty and inability to support himself, he produces the evidence, ordinarily required in similar cases, and there is no evidence to impeach his creditability — I have no doubt, the whole is true — That he has conducted honestly, and without design to obtain a pension improperly, I cannot doubt.
In confirmation of my opinion, I have with send you an affidavit (which, by mistake, I omitted the other day) signed by the Select Men of the Town, where the applicant resides — Two of them reside quite near him, and the other perhaps within three or four miles, where they have resided, twenty five or thirty years, and it cannot be unreasonable to suppose, that they are as well knowing to the character & concerns of Everett, as Mr Joseph Colley Jr, or any other man — They are all discreet, intelligent and respectable men — The first (Mr Brown) is a magistrate, and, at present, a member of the State Legislature — This affidavit is certified by the father of Joseph Colley Jr, who is likewise a magistrate in the County — In giving my opinion in this manner, and under these circumstances, I am well aware, that if the

decision is favorable to the application, I become responsible for its correctness.
With much respect,
I am, Sir,
Your obed servt
James L. Edwards Esq.
Matthew Hovey.

Colley's affidavit

I Joseph Colby of New London in the county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, of lawful age testify and say, that in the month of May in the year 1820, Levi Covenett of said New London owed me the sum of two hundred ninety seven Dollars and eighty seven cents — which sum Dexter Covenett afterwards became accountable to me for and I gave up the the demands which I held against the said Levi Covenett for the sum aforesaid to the said Dexter Covenett
Joseph Colby
State of New Hampshire: Hillsborough ss March 28, 1822
Then the said Joseph Colby made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just and true
Before me — Josiah Brown, Jus. Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Joseph Colby is a credible person
Josiah Brown, Jus. Peace

Durkee's Affidavit
March 22.
Wm. Matthew Harvey A. R.

I Rufus Durkee of Ennedydon in the county of Cheshire & State of New Hampshire, of lawful age depose and say that in the months of March and May in the year of our Lord 1820 Levi Everett of New London in the county of Hillsborough in said State was indebted to me in the sum of one hundred sixty dollars and sixty seven cents, that since that time I have received a part of said sum of Dexter Everett his son, and now hold the said Dexter's security for the remainder of said sum, and further your deponent saith not
Rufus Durkee
State of New Hampshire, Cheshire ss. March 30 th 1822
Then the above named Rufus Durkee personally appeared and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true before me Samuel Morse jus. of the peace
I hereby certify that the above named Rufus Durkee is a man of truth and veracity, and that I have been well acquainted with him for six years last past
Samuel Morse jus. peace.

Clark's Affidavit

I William Clark of New London in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that in the month of May A. D. 1820 Levi Everett of the same New London was indebted and owed me the sum of seventy nine dollars and seventy two cents which for which sum Denton Everett gave me his obli- gation at the same time for his father which I understood was paid by said Denton toward the farm he bought of his father
W m Clark
State of New Hampshire County of Hillsborough
Sworn and subscribed to this first day of April A. D. 1822
Before me Jon t Harvey Justice of the Peace I certify that the deponent is a credible person Jon t Harvey Justice of the Peace

Woodbury & Clark's
Affidavit

We the subscribers both of New London the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire testify and say that some time in the month of July 1820 Lieutenant Levi Over it requested us to make an ap- praisement on oath of all his real and personal estate that he was then in possession of — After view- ing the same we appraised all his estate including both real and personal at the sum of four hundred and ninety dollars and we are of opinion that his said estate was not at that time nor never has been since worth any more
Daniel Woodbury
William Clark
State of New Hampshire County of Hillsborough S
Sworn and subscribed to this first day of April A.D. 1822 Before me Jon Harvey Justice of the peace
I certify that the deponents are credible persons — Jon Harvey Justice of the peace

McDermott Rec. for 2 May 1821
Sej. at near City Washington
Continued of the liberated slaves of her estate - Rec. 22 May 1821

Pacisburg, N.Y. Mar. 9
Rec. 16 Mar. 1821
Genl. J. C. Calhoun
N. H.
War Department 75
Pension office
Secy of War.
City Washington

State of New Hampshire County Hillsborough
Hon. J. C. Calhoun Sir
I have just received a few lines from the war department dated February 7 th 1821 - informing me that information had been received at the pension office, that I had conveyed property to my Son in law to a considerable amount in order that my name, might be continued on the pension rolls - to the great surprise of all who inquired the truth - Sir - the information is as false as it is malicious for there is not the least shadow of truth in it - this is the first time that my character has been impeached in any way, name, nature, or shape since I became a citizen of this town, which will be forty years next May - I am very sorry that my brethren in the south, should have any cause to think that I have used fraud in this case - Sir, I should be much gratified to be informed who the person, or persons, were, that gave the information - if it is the one which I have cause to suspect my trouble will be less to investigate; - soon as I have a return from the War Department I shall endeavor to exhibit sufficient evidences that my proceedings under the law of the first of May 1820 - has not been attended with fraud
Yours Res t
Levi Everett
New London 1826
March 2 d 1827

New. London N.H. Jan. 22 1821.
Sir—
It is generally believed that Levi Everett of this town has conveyed by deed to his son-in-law. a farm worth one thousand dollars — for the purpose that said Everett's name might be continued on the pension list
Yours, Joseph Colby, Jr.

Hon. John C. Calhoun Secretary at War City of Washington

Butte
Nov 2800 ft. 1823
For Mr. Harvey W. O. R.

Declaration of Levi Everett of New London in the State of New Hampshire, to be restored to the Pension List under the act of 1 st March, 1823.
State of New Hampshire }
County of Merrimack ss. On this 28 th day of October 1823, personally appeared in open court, being a Court of Record for the County of Merrimack, Levi Everett resident, in said County, aged sixty four years who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of the 18 th of March 1818, the 1 st of May 1820, and 1 st of March 1823, that he the said Levi Everett enlisted for the term of three years on the 1 st day of September in the year 1777, in the State of Massachusetts, in the Company commanded by Captain Joseph Morse, in the fifth regiment commanded by Colonel Rufus Putnam in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the Corps until the 1 st day of September 1780, when he was discharged from the said service, in West Point in the State of New York. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident of the United States citizen, on the 18 th of March 1818 and that I have not, since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of any property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby, so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled an "Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contract or debts, due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Signature Levi Everett

Schedule of the Property of Levi Everett
  1 Cow $12. 1 Hog $7. 1 Pig $2 $21. 00   2 old tables, 40 - 1 old case of drawers $1 - 1.70   2 old wheels $2.50, 6 old chairs, 75 3.25   1 Tea Kettle, 42 - 1 Spider - 25 67   12 plates, 50 - 1 guest mug, 8 58   6 old knives & forks, 25 6 Cups & Saucers, 50 75   1 old Looking Glass, 17 - 1 old grind stone, 50 67   1 old Reed, 50 6 Milk pails, 50 1.00   1 old Tub, 25 one Milk pail, 25 50   2 Baskets, 30 - 2 old hoes, 50 80   (2 old scythes & sheaths 1.00   1 Loom 3.00 - 3 bird barrels, 50 3.50   1 Meal Chest, 68 - 1 old chest, 25 93   Fire Shovel & Tongs, 50 - 1 Grid Iron, 17 67   $37.02 
Signed Levi Everett
That since the exhibition of my first schedule the following changes have been made in my property. The Hog appraised at $5. was killed and consumed by the family. The pig in the above schedule has been obtained since. The hog above mentioned has also been obtained since. I also state that my occupation is that of a farmer, and that I am, owing to the infirmities of age, unable to labor but part of the time. That my wife Lucy Everett, now in her 63 rd year is in a low state of health; That my daughter Eunice Everett now in her 31 st year of her age, has been sickly for twelve years, and unable to do but a very little light work. That my son Levi Everett, in his 21 st year, has been sick for four years, during which time he has not done a days work and is not likely to do any according to the present appearance, & that these constitute my whole family. -

Nashua N.H. October 28. 1823.
The aforesaid schedule and oath and the schedule and oath and the above declaration duly subscribed and sworn to by the said Levi Bennett having been by him exhibited in person and presented to the Court & the same being seen and considered. It is the Opinion of said Court that the value of the property contained in said schedule is estimated quite as high or higher than their real value. —
And that the total amount is Thirty seven Dollars and Two Cents. —
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this Twenty eighth day of October in the Year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and Twenty three. —
Philip Carrigan Clerk

Levi Everett
[Faint, illegible handwriting or bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]

I Eliphalet Gay of Walnot in the county of Hillsborough and state of New Hampshire depose and say that I have been acquainted with Levi Ewer of Newfound state and county aforesaid for the term of forty years I further depose and say that the said Ewer was in the service with me on the Continental establishment for the term of three years viz at from September 1777 to September 1780 in Capt Joseph Morses Company in the 5 Massachusetts Regiment in General John Nixon, Brigade in the Massachusetts line I further depose and say that the said Ewer is poor and distressed in need of the assistance of his country for support further saith not Eliphalet Gay
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss — August 13 1818
Andovers — Personally appeared the above named Eliphalet Gay and made Solummn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just and true before me
Wm Proctor Justice Peace

Daniel Woodbury

I Green French of New London in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire depose and say that I am well acquainted with Levi Everett of the same New London and that it has allways been the common report since I have have known him that he was a soldier of the War of the Revolution - I further depose and say that to the best of my judgment he is poor and in indigent circumstances and stands in need of support from his country and the there such not - N. London August 6 th 1818
Green French
State of N. Hampshire } County of Hillsborough } August 6 th 1818
Personally appearing the above named Green French and made solemn oath that the facts set forth in the above affidavit were just and true -
Before me Jon. Haway Justice of the Peace

Green French

I Daniel Woodbury of London County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire depose and say that I well know Levi Gurnett of said London Gentleman late a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and I further depose and say that he is in Indigent circumstan- ces and poor and that he stands in need of assistance and support from his Country, and further saith not
Daniel Woodbury
London August 5. 1818
State of New Hampshire County of Hillsborough } August 5 th 1818
Personally appearing the above named Daniel Woodbury made solemn oaths that the facts set forth in the above affidavit were just and true -
Before me Jon d Hawey Justice of the peace